Director, Development Operations & Alumni Engagement

Durham; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Director of Development Operations and Alumni Engagement to provide strategic leadership in the Development and Alumni Relations Office. This pivotal role involves driving income growth, diversifying fundraising efforts, and enhancing the alumni experience. Candidates should have senior-level experience in development operations, the ability to balance strategic goals with operational role, and strong team leadership skills. A hybrid working model is in place, requiring a minimum of two days onsite per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in development operations or alumni engagement.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational delivery.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Development Operations.
• Drive income growth and diversification in fundraising.
• Lead the delivery of the alumni engagement strategy.

Skills

Development operations expertise

Alumni engagement skills

Team leadership

Strategic vision

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading UK university is seeking a Director of Development Operations and Alumni Engagement to provide strategic leadership in the Development and Alumni Relations Office. This pivotal role involves driving income growth, diversifying fundraising efforts, and enhancing the alumni experience. Candidates should have senior-level experience in development operations, the ability to balance strategic goals with operational role, and strong team leadership skills. A hybrid working model is in place, requiring a minimum of two days onsite per week.